EA’s Mystery Mania One of the Best iPhone Apps
Add one part deserted mansion, 27 parts riddle ridden rooms, throw in an amnesiatic robot, and sprinkle in some heart. Bring all ingredients to a boil and you’ll have EA’s latest puzzler Mystery Mania. Originally available in Java form on EA’s Mobile site, this head scratcher has made its way to the iPhone and iPod touch – and we guaranty it will confound you for at least a couple of hours.
The game’s lead character F8 is certainly the skeleton holding this title together. After waking up from a long sleep (we’re talking years), F8 realizes he has no recollection of his past. So, players must lead him through a path of discovery helping him understand why he’s here and what his mission is. All the rooms in the mansion have a secret that must be unlocked in order to progress throughout the game. Clues are placed in each room to aid in finding the solution. But it’s not all roses. F8 often finds himself in a predicament such as being electrocuted or suffering from a dog bite. But he’s a good sport and is always up for more mystery solving.
Mystery Mania doesn’t include much in the way of formal instructions. But this is all part of the fun. Logic is the only tool you’ll have to help F8 on his way. There are several items in each room that you must combine or activate in a prescribed order to unlock the exit. For example, you can use a candle on the wall to light a burner that’s on the table. Then have F8 mix chemicals atop the burner and watch the fun begin. It really is amusing. Truthfully, the game can be a head-scratcher at times, but we found that all rooms could be solved after a few tries. The key is to use your observation skills.
Graphically, Mystery Mania is comparable to a flash cartoon. Colors a vivid, yet the sets are rather flat feeling. Overall, there isn’t anything to write home about in the visual department. Since there isn’t spoken audio, dialogue between F8 and guest personalities are presented in sign boards reminiscent of silent films. The music incorporated into Mystery Mania is eerie and fits the entire tone of the game perfectly. If interrupted by a phone call or otherwise quit, the game will save your progress and resume where you left off upon the next launch.
If you like games that will stump, surprise, and gratify you, give Mystery Mania a whirl. All the ingredients of a classic crime drama are neatly packaged into the game. Currently, EA is offering the game for $3.99 on the App Store. The only complaint we have about it is that its over rather quickly. We’d love to see EA throw in more levels in a update. But as it is, Mystery Mania is one who-done-it that will leave you wanting more.
Want to find out more about iPhone games, then visit Eric Meister’s site on how to choose the best iPhone apps for your needs.
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